Augmented Reality is The Need of Time!

Augmented Reality has come a long way from
science-fiction concept to a science-based reality. Till now cost of augmented
reality was so substantial that designer could only imagine of it, but today
things have changed and augmented reality is available even on mobile handset.
This means augmented reality is now an option available for all shapes and
sizes.

Augmented reality is a view of the real, physical
world in which elements are enhanced by computer-generated inputs. These inputs
may range from sound to video, to graphics to GPS overlays and more.

Augmented
reality is a technology that works on computer vision based recognition
algorithms to augment sound, video, graphics and other sensor based inputs on
real world objects using the camera of your device. It is a good way to render
real world information and present it in an interactive way so that virtual
elements become part of the real world.

In
simple words, we can say that Augmented reality (also referred to as “mixed reality”) is the technique of adding
computer graphics to a physical world. A good example of augmented reality is “POKEMON GO” game.

AR is a system that
fulfils three basic features:

A
combination of real and virtual worlds

Real-time
interaction

Accurate
3D registration of virtual and real objects.

Augmented reality –
The present significance:

Augmented
reality can take you into a new world where the real and virtual worlds are
tightly coupled. It is not just limited to desktop or mobile devices only but
it includes many more devices of various sizes. Google Glass, a wearable
computer with optical head-mounted display, is a perfect example.

Many
innovative projects have shown to the world that augmented reality has a very
good commercial value and future potential. Large-scale businesses are
witnessing the growth of augmented reality and they have planned on developing
their upcoming projects using AR.

Real-World
Examples

AR applications can become the backbone of the
education industry. Apps are
being developed which embed text, images, and videos, as well as
real–world curriculums.

Printing and advertising industries are developing
apps to display digital content on top of real world magazines.

With
help of AR, travellers can access
real-time information of historical places just by pointing their camera
viewfinder to subjects.

AR is helpful in development of translation
apps that can interpret text in other languages for you.

Location based AR apps are major forms of AR apps.
Users can access information about nearest places relative to current
location. They can get information about places and choose based on user
reviews.

With the help of Unity 3d Engine, AR is being used
to develop real-time 3D Games.

Augmented reality –
A future perspective:

AR is the future of
design. Mobile phones are such an integral part of our lives that they might as
well be extensions of our bodies; as technology can be further integrated into
our lives without being intrusive (Google Glass) – it is a certainty that
augmented reality provides opportunities to enhance user experiences beyond
measure.

The future will
belong to AR when it improves task efficiency or the quality of the output of
an experience for the user.

Many
technology experts are considering AR as gaining success in almost every field
it is used. Almost every issue can readily be solved with the help
of augmented reality solutions. When it comes to the development of applications using augmented reality, it is clear
that it is providing such good opportunities to delight with the user
experiences. By including the use of augmented reality, we can bring more advancement in multiple fields especially
considering the future of augmented application development.

The
UX designers have already started to work on improving their designs using
augmented reality technology trends. This AR technology will undoubtedly give a
lot of advantages to UX experts.UX professionals are trying to enhance the
abilities of devices to use its advancements in the IT world.

So,
this year is fully packed with many surprises waiting to show up with an
increase in the current quality, efficiency, and productivity of any object by
using AR technology. Brace yourselves to witness
the growth of AR technology alone or in combination with virtual reality and
artificial intelligence.

A small video presenting the future will
increase your inclination towards the whole concept.

Conclusion

To
tap this huge market, we need to educate consumers about benefits of augmented
reality solutions. At 3Pillar, our mobile development team has developed
augmented reality solutions which are available for licensing to
clients.